devotion — love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
Example Sentences
- His devotion to pizza is so strong that he eats it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- The teacher's devotion to education inspired countless students to pursue their dreams.
- My cat's devotion is questionable – she only shows love when I open a can of tuna.
devotion
NOUN[/dɪˈvoʊʃən/]
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Her quiet devotion to her grandmother shows in every small daily act.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin devotio, which stems from devovere meaning 'to vow' or 'to dedicate'. In ancient Rome, it originally referred to the religious act of consecrating oneself to the gods.
Breakdown
de- (completely, thoroughly) + vovere (to vow, to promise) = to dedicate completely or vow entirely.
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📝Examples
“His devotion to pizza is so strong that he eats it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
“The teacher's devotion to education inspired countless students to pursue their dreams.”
“My cat's devotion is questionable – she only shows love when I open a can of tuna.”
“Her devotion to environmental causes led her to start a successful recycling company.”
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